December meal plan

December 1st - 7th

Monday -

Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal

Lunch - Mac and cheese and banana slices
Dinner - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and corn

Snack - Oreos

Tuesday - 

Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal

Lunch - Hot dogs, apple sauce and string cheese
Dinner - Chicken tacos and beans

Snack - Cookies

Wednesday - 

Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal

Lunch - Chicken fries, apple sauce and string cheese
Dinner - Goulash

Snack - Grapes

Thursday - 

Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal

Lunch - Eggs, toast and fruit
Dinner - Pizza

Snack - Yogurt

Friday - 

Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal

Lunch - Spaghetti and meat sauce
Dinner - Sandwiches and fruit

Snack - Muffins

Saturday - 

Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal

Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Dinner - Eggs, toast and fruit

Snack - Jello

Sunday - 

Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal

Lunch - Chili
Dinner - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and green beans

Snack - Apple sauce

December 8th - 14th

Monday -

Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal

Lunch - Mac and cheese and veggies/dip
Dinner - Veggie beef soup

Snack - Brownies

Tuesday - 

Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal

Lunch - Scrambled eggs, toast and fruit
Dinner - Beef stew

Snack - Zucchini bread

Wednesday - 

Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal

Lunch - Tortellini and garlic bread
Dinner - Soup and sandwiches

Snack - Fruit Salad

Thursday - 

Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal

Lunch - Pizza
Dinner - Gone

Snack - Birthday cake

Friday - 

Gone

Saturday - 

Gone

Sunday - 

Gone

December 15th - 21st

Monday -

Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal

Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Dinner - Crock pot ham steak, mashed potatoes and corn

Snack - Apples and dip

Tuesday - 

Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal

Lunch - Mac and cheese with veggies/dip
Dinner - Au gratin potatoes and veggies

Snack - Cookies

Wednesday - 

Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal

Lunch - Broccoli cheese soup
Dinner - Ham and bean soup

Snack - Apples and dip

Thursday - 

Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal

Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Dinner - Crockpot shredded beef, french fries and veggies/dip

Snack - Fruit salad

Friday - 

Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal

Lunch - Popcorn chicken, string cheese and oranges
Dinner - Beef and noodles and green beans

Snack - Jello

Saturday - 

Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal

Lunch - Eggs, toast and fruit
Dinner - Gone

Snack - Christmas goodies

Sunday - 

Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal

Lunch - Ravoli and garlic bread
Dinner - Sausage gravy egg puff or ham and cheese egg puff with fruit salad

Snack -

December 22nd - 28th

Monday -

Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal

Lunch - Pancakes, eggs and fruit
Dinner - Chicken and dumplings with green beans

Snack - Carrots and ranch

Tuesday - 

Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal

Lunch - Sandwiches, chips and string cheese
Dinner - Cheesy burgers, tater tots and veggies

Snack - Cheese and grapes

Wednesday - 

Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal

Lunch - Chicken strips, cheese and grapes
Dinner - Chicken tacos, rice and beans

Snack - Christmas goodies

Thursday - 

Gone

Friday - 

Gone

Saturday - 

Gone

Sunday - 

Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal

Lunch - Pancakes, eggs and fruit
Dinner - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and corn

Snack -Fruit salad

December 29th - 31st

Monday -

Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal

Lunch - Sandwiches, string cheese and veggies/dip
Dinner - Crock pot lasagna and garlic bread

Snack - Cookies

Tuesday - 

Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal

Lunch - Chicken strips, cheese and grapes
Dinner - Crock pot ham steak, cheesy scalloped potatoes and veggies

Snack - Cookies

Wednesday - 

Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal

Lunch - Grilled and cheese and tomato soup
Dinner - Stroganoff and green beans

Snack - Fruit salad

November meal plan

November 1st
gone

November 2nd - 9th
Monday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or Cereal
Lunch - Scrambled eggs and fruit
Dinner - Spaghetti and meat sauce
Snack - Bananas

Tuesday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or Cereal
Lunch -  Cheesy mac and beef with veggies
Dinner - Shredded roast beef sandwiches and veggies
Snack - Yogurt

Wednesday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or Cereal
Lunch - Mac and cheese and veggies and dip
Dinner - Beef and noodles with veggies
Snack - Cookies

Thursday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or Cereal
Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Dinner - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and corn
Snack - Grapes

Friday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or Cereal
Lunch - Sandwiches, cheese curds and grapes
Dinner - Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Snack - Yogurt

Saturday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or Cereal
Lunch - Pizza
Dinner - Steak, rice and veggies
Snack - Brownies

Sunday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Birthday party lunch
Dinner - Church thanksgiving
Snack - Cake

November 10th - 16th
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Ravoli
Dinner - Crock pot lasagna and garlic bread
Snack - Fruit salad

Tuesday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Sandwiches, string cheese and grapes
Dinner - Chicken tacos and beans
Snack - Carrots/ranch

Wednesday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - PBJ sandwiches and fruit
Dinner - Crock pot ham steak, mashed potatoes and corn
Snack - Oranges

Thursday -
 Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Dinner -  Mini meat ball and ravoli soup with dinner rolls
Snack - Applesauce

Friday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Sandwiches, veggies/dip and string cheese
Dinner - Shredded beef burritos, rice and beans
Snack - Apples and caramel

Saturday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Pumpkin pancakes
Dinner - Pork chops, loaded mashed potato casserole and veggies
Snack - Apples and caramel

Sunday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Dinner - Hillbilly dinner and garlic bread
Snack - Cookies

November 17th - 23rd

Monday
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Broccoli cheese soup
Dinner - Baked spaghetti and veggies
Snack - Carrots/dip

Tuesday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Chicken strips, string cheese and grapes
Dinner - Steak, cheddar potatoes and veggies
Snack - Yogurt

Wednesday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Sandwiches and veggies/dip
Dinner - Roasted turkey breast, veggies and potatoes
Snack - Apple sauce

Thursday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Turkey noodle soup
Dinner- Ham and cheese puff and fruit
Snack - Oranges

Friday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Mac and cheese with veggies/dip
Dinner- Ground beef casserole
Snack - Yogurt

Saturday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Dinner-  Crockpot lasagna and garlic bread
Snack - Oranges

Sunday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Pancakes and fruit
Dinner- Biscuits and gravy with fruit
Snack - Cookies

November 24th - 30th
Monday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Chicken strips, veggies/dip and cheese
Dinner - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and corn
Snack - Yogurt

Tuesday  -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Eggs, toast and fruit
Dinner - Beef stew and rolls
Snack - Oranges

Wednesday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Dinner - Potato soup and rolls
Snack - Carrots/dip

Thursday -
Thanksgiving

Friday -
Gone

Saturday -
Family reunion

Sunday -
Gone

October Meal Plan

Oct 1st - 5th
Wednesday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Scrambled eggs, toast and fruit
Dinner - Crockpot chicken, rice and carrots
Snack - Apple sauce

Thursday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Gone
Dinner - Pizza
Snack - Brownies

Friday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Mac and cheese with veggies and dip
Dinner - Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Snack - Apple slices

Saturday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Pizza
Dinner - Turkey, mashed potatoes and corn
Snack - Cookies

Sunday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Turkey and noodle soup
Dinner - Pizza
Snack - Gone

October 6th - 12th
Monday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Sandwiches and fruit
Dinner - Turkey and noodles with green beans
Snack - Apples

Tuesday -
 Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Mac and cheese with veggies dip
Dinner - Whole chicken, potatoes and carrots
Snack - Bananas

Wednesday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Scrambled eggs and fruit
Dinner - Chicken alfredo and broccoli
Snack - Cookies

Thursday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Dinner - Biscuits and gravy with fruit
Snack - Bananas

Friday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Sandwiches, string cheese and fruit
Dinner - Chicken tacos, rice and beans
Snack - Caramel and apples

Saturday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Scrambled eggs, toast and fruit
Dinner - Meatball ravoli soup
Snack - Cookies

Sunday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Dinner - Chicken tacos
Snack - Snickerdoodles

October 13th - 19th
Monday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Ravoli
Dinner - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and veggies
Snack - Caramel and apples

Tuesday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Sandwiches, string cheese and fruit
Dinner - Lasagna soup and garlic bread
Snack - Apple sauce

Wednesday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Scrambled eggs, toast and fruit
Dinner - Shredded roast beef sandwiches, green beans and french fries
Snack - Yogurt

Thursday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Healthy banana splits 
Dinner - Beef and cheese quesadillas, rice and beans
Snack - Cookies

Friday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Sandwiches, string cheese and fruit
Dinner - Spaghetti and meatballs with garlic bread
Snack - Apple slices

Saturday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Home made tomato soup and grilled cheese
Dinner - Steak, baked potatoes and veggies
Snack - Cheese and grapes

Sunday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Breakfast burritos and fruit
Dinner - Steak and potato soup with rolls
Snack - Apple slices

October 20th - 26th
Monday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Ravoli
Dinner - Cheeseburger soup and rolls
Snack - Cheese and grapes

Tuesday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Dinner - Roast beef sandwiches and veggies/dip
Snack - Orange slices

Wednesday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch -  Sandwiches, yogurt and fruit
Dinner -Shredded roast beef enchilladas, rice and beans
Snack - Cookies

Thursday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Scrambled eggs, toast and fruit
Dinner - Goulash
Snack - Ice cream bars

Friday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Pancakes and fruit
Dinner - Chicken tacos, refried beans and rice
Snack - Yogurt

Saturday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Ravoli
Dinner - Streak, cheesy potatoes and califlower
Snack - Apple slices

Sunday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Chicken strips, cheese and grapes
Dinner - Goulash and garlic bread
Snack - Yogurt

October 27th - 31st
Monday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Dinner - Crock pot lasagna and garlic bread
Snack - Apple slices

Tuesday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Sandwiches, string cheese and fruit
Dinner - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and green beans
Snack - Ice cream bars

Wednesday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Chicken strips, apple slices and yogurt
Dinner - Chicken tacos, rice and beans
Snack - Orange slices

Thursday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Chicken strips, cheese and fruit
Dinner - Spaghetti and meat sauce with garlic bread
Snack - Yogurt

Friday - GONE

To Max

Dear Max,

I write this with tears streaming down my face, my heart is so broken, you can never be replaced.

You were my friend, loyal companion and pet. I loved every single moment I had with you. Although we had many years, I longed for many more. You have only been gone a day but I already miss you so much. 

You were my walking buddy, late night t.v. pal, my fur baby. When we first got you, I thought you need me but really I needed you.

If love could have determined how long you would live, you would have lived forever. I loved you so much, you left paw prints on my heart. You will never be forgotten, even though we had to part.

I had to let you go, I did what was best for you. I had to let you take your walk to heaven, I know you are now playing, happy and no longer in pain. Rest in peace my furry friend, I will never be the same.

So much love,

Whitney 

September meal plan

September 1st - 7th
Monday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Ravoli
Dinner - Grill night

Tuesday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Eggs, toast and fruit
Dinner - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and corn

Wednesday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - French toast and fruit
Dinner - Goulash

Thursday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soups
Dinner - Stroganoff and green beans

Friday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Sandwiches, veggies/dip and string cheese
Dinner - Salsa chicken tacos, rice and beans

Saturday -
Breakfast - gone
Lunch - gone
Dinner - gone

Sunday -
Breakfast - gone
Lunch - gone
Dinner - gone

September 8 - 14tth
Monday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Chicken strips, veggies/dip and string cheese
Dinner - Taco bake, refried beans and rice

Tuesday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Scrambled eggs, toast and fruit
Dinner - Ziti and garlic bread

Wednesday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Mac and cheese with veggies/dip
Dinner - Hash brown casserole

Thursday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Sandwiches, orange slices and string cheese
Dinner -  Country fried steak, mashed potatoes, corn and gravy

Friday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Dinner - Lasagna soup and garlic bread

Saturday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Dinner - Baked cream cheese spaghetti and garlic bread

Sunday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Pizza burgers, fries and veggies/dip
Dinner - Goulash

September 15th - 21st
Monday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Chicken strips, orange slices and cheese
Dinner -  Twice baked potato casserole, chicken breasts and veggies

Tuesday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Mini tacos and veggies/dip
Dinner - Chicken tacos, refried beans and rice

Wednesday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Sloppy joes, fries and veggies/dip
Dinner - Pizza casserole and veggies/dip

Thursday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch -
Dinner - Turkey, mashed potatoes and veggies

Friday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Turkey and rice soup
Dinner - Turkey pot pie

Saturday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Ham and egg quiche with fruit
Dinner - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and corn

Sunday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Dinner - Biscuits and gravy, fruit and eggs

September 22nd - 29th
Monday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Sloppy joes and veggies/dip
Dinner - Shredded roast beef sandwiches, green beans and french fries

Tuesday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Sandwiches, grapes and cheese curds
Dinner - Shredded roast beef enchiladas, refried beans and mexican rice

Wednesday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Chicken strips, string cheese and veggies/dip
Dinner - Beef and noodles and green beans

Thursday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Sandwiches, grapes and cheese curds
Dinner - Crock pot chicken, potatoes, carrots, celery and gravy

Friday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Mac and cheese and veggies/dip
Dinner - Chicken alfredo and broccoli

Saturday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Dinner - Chicken tacos, rice and beans

Sunday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Pizza
Dinner - Chicken and cheese enchiladas, rice and beans

September 29th - 30th

Monday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Sandwiches, grapes and cheese curds
Dinner - Vegetable beef soup and rolls

Tuesday -
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Chicken strips, grapes and cheese curds
Dinner - Stuffed pasta shells and garlic bread

August meal plan

August 1st - 3rd
Friday
Breakfast - Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - gone
Dinner - gone
Snack - gone

Saturday
Breakfast - Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Ravoli
Dinner - gone
Snack - gone

Sunday
Breakfast - gone
Lunch - gone
Dinner - gone
Snack - gone

August 4th - 10th
Monday
Breakfast - Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Mac and cheese and oranges
Dinner - Ravoli and garlic bread
Snack - Brownies

Tuesday
Breakfast - Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Noodles with alfredo sauce and broccoli
Dinner - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and corn
Snack - Apple sauce

Wednesday
Breakfast - Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Mac and Cheese and fruit
Dinner - Whole chicken, potatoes and carrots
Snack - Pineapple

Thursday
Breakfast - Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Soup and sandwiches
Dinner - Gone
Snack - Apple slices

Friday
Breakfast - Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Lunch meat sandwiches and fruit
Dinner - Pizza
Snack - Cookies

Saturday
Breakfast - Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Lunch meat sandwiches, veggies and dip
Dinner - Chicken, mac and cheese and grapes
Snack - Brownies

Sunday
Breakfast - Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Pizza
Dinner - Hamburgers, beans and veggies
Snack - Cobbler

August 11th - 17th
Monday
Breakfast -  Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Chicken strips, strawberries and cheese
Dinner - Chicken tacos and beans
Snack -Muffins

Tuesday
Breakfast -  Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Ravoli
Dinner -Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and corn
Snack - Apple slices

Wednesday
Breakfast -  Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Chicken and cheese quesadillas
Dinner - Shredded beef sandwiches, french fries and green beans
Snack - Cookies

Thursday
Breakfast -  Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Eggs, toast and fruit
Dinner -  Beef and noodles and veggies
Snack - Apple sauce

Friday
Breakfast -  Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Dinner - Lasagna and garlic bread
Snack - Oranges

Saturday
Breakfast -  Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Picnic
Dinner - Gone
Snack - Gone

Sunday
Breakfast -  Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Grilled turkey and cheese sandwiches and soup
Dinner - Meat and potatoes casserole and veggies
Snack - Cookies

August 18th - 24th
Monday
Breakfast -  Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Ravoli and garlic bread
Dinner - Ham, potatoes and veggies
Snack - Pudding

Tuesday
Breakfast -  Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Scrambled eggs with ham and cheese with fruit and toast
Dinner - Creamy noodles and ham with veggies
Snack - Ice Cream

Wednesday
Breakfast -  Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Scrambled eggs, fruit and toast
Dinner - Ham and bean soup with rolls
Snack - Apple sauce

Thursday
Breakfast -  Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Chicken fries, string cheese and carrots/dip
Dinner - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and corn
Snack - Apple sauce

Friday
Breakfast -  Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Mac and cheese with veggies/dip
Dinner - Biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs and fruit
Snack - Cookies

Saturday
Breakfast -  Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Eggs, toast and fruit
Dinner - Pork chops, mashed rutabagas and veggies
Snack - Ice cream bars

Sunday
Breakfast -  Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Dinner - Baked ravoli and garlic bread
Snack - Apple sauce

August 25th - 31st
Monday
Breakfast -  Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Home made tomato soup and grilled cheese
Dinner - Baked cream cheese spaghetti  and garlic bread
Snack - Pears

Tuesday
Breakfast -  Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Eggs, toast and fruit
Dinner - Chicken breasts, au gratin potatoes and veggies
Snack - Apple slices

Wednesday
Breakfast -  Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Sandwiches, string cheese and orange slices
Dinner - Hillybilly dinner, garlic bread and salad
Snack - Pears

Thursday
Breakfast -  Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Cheese quesadillas, veggies and dip
Dinner - Roast sandwiches, green beans and fries
Snack - Cookies

Friday
Breakfast -  Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Chicken fries, veggies/dip and string cheese
Dinner - Shredded beef burritos, rice and beans
Snack - Apple sauce

Saturday
Breakfast -  Yogurt, cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Mac and cheese with veggies/dip
Dinner - Teriyaki chicken and fried rice 
Snack -Cookies

Sunday
Breakfast - Yogurt, cereal and oatmeal
Lunch - Taco mac and cheese and veggies
Dinner - Oven baked tacos, rice and beans
Snack - Cookies

Meal Plan July

July 1st - 6th
Tuesday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal
Lunch - PBJs and fruit
Dinner - Spagetti and meatballs
Snack - Strawberries

Wednesday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal
Lunch - PBJ and fruit
Dinner - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and corn
Snack - Ice cream

Thursday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal
Lunch - Mac and cheese with carrots/dip
Dinner - Scrambled eggs, toast and fruit
Snack -  Oranges

Friday -
Gone for the 4th

Saturday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal
Lunch - Ravoli
Dinner - Au gratin potatoes and veggies
Snack - Muffins

Sunday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal
Lunch - Eggs, fruit and toast
Dinner - Ham and potato chowder
Snack - Ice cream

July 7th - 13th
Monday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal
Lunch - Hot dogs, veggies and dip
Dinner - Meatloaf, potatoes and corn
Snack - Yogurt

Tuesday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal
Lunch - Mac and cheese with veggies/dip
Dinner - Whole chicken, potatoes and carrots
Snack - Apple slices

Wednesday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal
Lunch - Eggs, toast and fruit
Dinner - Chicken alfredo and broccoli
Snack - Cake

Thursday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal
Lunch - PBJ and fruit
Dinner - Stroganoff and green beans
Snack - Bananas

Friday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal
Lunch - Picnic
Dinner - Chicken tacos
Snack - Apple slices

Saturday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal
Lunch - Hot dogs, fries and carrots/dip
Dinner - Gone
Snack - Cake

Sunday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal
Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Dinner - Pizza burgers and veggies/dip
Snack - Apple slices

July 14th - 20th
Monday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal
Lunch - Sandwiches, chips and veggies
Dinner - One pan fiesta bake
Snack - Oranges

Tuesday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal
Lunch - Cheese quesadillas and carrots/dip
Dinner - Easy beef enchiladas, rice and beans
Snack -Yogurt

Wednesday -
Breakfast -Oatmeal or  cereal
Lunch - Sandwiches, cottage cheese and veggies/dip
Dinner - Chicken breasts, cheesy hash brown casserole and veggies
Snack - Oranges

Thursday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal
Lunch - Grilled tuna sandwiches and veggies/dip
Dinner - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and corn
Snack - Cookies

Friday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal
Lunch - Chicken strips, cottage cheese and veggies/dip
Dinner - Burger and fries pot pie and veggies
Snack - Apple sauce

Saturday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal
Lunch - Pizza grilled cheese and pizza sauce for dipping
Dinner - Chicken ranch tacos, beans and rice
Snack - Yogurt

Sunday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal
Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Dinner - Crockpot lasagna and garlic bread
Snack - Apple sauce

July 21st - 27th
Monday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal
Lunch - Eggs, toast and fruit
Dinner - Goulash and garlic bread
Snack - Cookies

Tuesday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal
Lunch - Cheese quesadillas and veggies/dip
Dinner - Pork chops, mashed califlower and veggies
Snack - Apple slices

Wednesday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal
Lunch - Chicken strips, cottage cheese and veggies/dip
Dinner - Tater tot casserole
Snack - Yogurt

Thursday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal
Lunch - Sandwiches, cottage cheese and veggies/dip
Dinner - Biscuits and gravy with fruit
Snack - Oranges

Friday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal
Lunch - Chicken strips, cottage cheese and apple slices
Dinner - Slow cooker ranch chicken and green beans
Snack - Ice cream

Saturday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal
Lunch - Scrambled eggs, toast and fruit
Dinner - Slow cooker cream cheese taquitios, beans and rice
Snack - Yogurt

Sunday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal
Lunch - Sandwiches, chips and veggies/dip
Dinner - Hamburger potatoes
Snack - Cookies

July 28th - 31st
Monday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or ceral
Lunch - Taco mac and cheese and veggies/dip
Dinner - Chicken breasts, baked potato casserole and veggies
Snack - Yogurt

Tuesday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal
Lunch - Pizza
Dinner - Cheesy beef burgers, french fries and veggies
Snack - Oranges

Wednesday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal
Lunch - Chicken strips, cottage cheese and carrots/dip
Dinner - Beef stew and dinner rolls
Snack - Cookies

Thursday -
Breakfast - Oatmeal or cereal
Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Dinner - Baked ziti
Snack - Apple slices

June Meal Plan

June 1st - 7th
Sunday -
Breakfast - Yogurt or Cereal
Lunch - Gone
Dinner - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and veggies
Snack  - Smoothies

Monday -
Breakfast - Yogurt or Cereal
Lunch - PBJ, string cheese and fruit
Dinner - Ravoli
Snack  - Carrots/Ranch

Tuesday -
Breakfast - Yogurt or Cereal
Lunch - Cheese quesadillas and veggies
Dinner - Shredded roast beef, french fries and veggies
Snack  - Jello

Wednesday -
Breakfast - Yogurt or Cereal
Lunch - Chicken nuggets and veggies/dip
Dinner - Gone
Snack  - Gone

Thursday -
Breakfast - Yogurt or Cereal
Lunch - Hot dogs, mac and cheese and carrots
Dinner - Beef and noodles and veggies
Snack  - Melon

Friday -
Breakfast - Yogurt or Cereal
Lunch - Gone
Dinner - Gone
Snack  - Gone

Saturday -
Breakfast - Yogurt or Cereal
Lunch - Chicken nuggets, cottage cheese and apple slices
Dinner - Gone
Snack  - Scones


June 8th - 14th
Sunday
Breakfast - Gone
Lunch - Gone
Dinner - Gone
Snack - Gone

Monday
Breakfast - Yogurt or Cereal
Lunch - Scrambled eggs, toast and fruit
Dinner - Spaghetti
Snack - Applesauce

Tuesday
Breakfast - Yogurt or Cereal
Lunch - PBJ and fruit
Dinner - Beef stew gravy over rice
Snack - Ice cream cones

Wednesday
Breakfast - Yogurt or Cereal
Lunch -Sandwiches and veggies
Dinner - Gone
Snack - Ice cream cones

Thursday
Vacation

Friday
Vacation

Saturday
Vacation

June 15th - 21st
Sunday
Vacation

Monday
Vacation

Tuesday
Breakfast - Yogurt or Cereal
Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Dinner - Chicken alfredo with broccoli
Snack - Jello

Wednesday
Breakfast - Yogurt or Cereal
Lunch - Sandwiches, cottage cheese and veggie sticks
Dinner - Hamburger potatoes
Snack - Oranges

Thursday
Breakfast - Yogurt or Cereal
Lunch - Scrambled eggs, toast and fruit
Dinner - Roasted turkey and veggies
Snack - Cookies

Friday
Breakfast - Yogurt or Cereal
Lunch - Turkey and veggie soup
Dinner - Pizza
Snack - Bananas

Saturday
Breakfast - Yogurt or Cereal
Lunch - Cheddar dogs, fries and veggie sticks
Dinner - Turkey and noodles with veggies
Snack - Muffins


June 22nd - 28th
Sunday
Breakfast - Yogurt or Cereal
Lunch - Ravoli
Dinner - Chicken tacos, beans and rice
Snack - Peaches

Monday
Breakfast - Yogurt or Cereal
Lunch - Chicken strips, cottage cheese and carrots
Dinner - Crock pot chicken pot pie
Snack - Ice cream

Tuesday
Breakfast - Yogurt or Cereal
Lunch - Turkey sandwiches and fruit
Dinner - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and corn
Snack - Apple slices with peanut butter

Wednesday
Breakfast - Yogurt or Cereal
Lunch - Scrambled eggs, toast and fruit
Dinner - Chili
Snack - Cookies

Thursday
Breakfast - Yogurt or Cereal
Lunch - PBJ and fruit
Dinner - Goulash
Snack - Oranges

Friday
Breakfast - Yogurt or Cereal
Lunch - Sandwiches and fruit
Dinner - Crock pot lasagna and garlic bread
Snack - Cookies

Saturday
Amelia's bday BBQ and water park day

June 29th - 30th
Sunday
Breakfast - Yogurt or Cereal
Lunch - Mini tacos, beans and rice
Dinner - Pancakes, eggs and fruit
Snack - Oranges

Monday
Breakfast - Yogurt or Cereal
Lunch - PBJ and fruit
Dinner - Salisbury steak, potatoes and veggies
Snack - Carrots/dip

May meal plan

May 1st - 4th
Thursday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Scrambled eggs, toast and fruit
Dinner - Cheesy beef burgers and applesauce
Snack - Apple slices and fruit dip

Friday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Chicken patty sandwiches, cottage cheese and carrots
Dinner - Scrambled eggs, pancakes and fruit
Snack - Ice cream

Saturday

Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Gone
Dinner - Gone
Snack -  Gone

Sunday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Chipped beef on toast and green beans
Dinner - Turkey and roasted veggies
Snack - Snickerdoodles

May 5th - 11th
Monday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Pancakes and fruit
Dinner - Turkey and veggie soup
Snack - Oranges

Tuesday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Garlic bread and tomato soup
Dinner - Chipped beef on toast and veggies
Snack - Yogurt

Wednesday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Gone
Dinner - Gone
Snack - Cookies

Thursday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Scrambled eggs, fruit and toast
Dinner - Meatloaf, potatoes and corn
Snack - Ice cream

Friday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Sandwiches
Dinner - Chicken Alfredo and broccoli
Snack - Cheese and grapes

Saturday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Mac and cheese
Dinner - Pizza
Snack - Apple slices

Sunday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Mother's Day lunch
Dinner - Mother's Day dinner
Snack - Gone

May 12th - 18th
Monday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Dinner - Spaggetti
Snack - Pineapple

Tuesday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch -  Tuna melts and tomato soup
Dinner - Meatloaf, potatoes and corn
Snack - Cookies

Wednesday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Turkey sandwiches and cottage cheese
Dinner - Hamburger potatoes 
Snack - Apple slices

Thursday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Scrambled eggs, toast and fruit
Dinner - Ham, potatoes and corn
Snack - Apple slices

Friday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Scrambled eggs with ham and cheese with fruit
Dinner - Scalloped potatoes and ham with veggies
Snack - Oranges

Saturday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Grilled sausage, potatoes and beans
Dinner - Ham and bean soup
Snack - Cookies

Sunday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Dinner - Salsa chicken tacos
Snack - Yogurt

May 19th - 25th
Monday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Chicken strips, string cheese and apple sauce
Dinner - Shredded beef sandwiches, french fries and veggies
Snack - Cookies

Tuesday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Turkey sandwiches and apple sauce
Dinner - Beef and noodles with veggies
Snack - Apple sauce

Wednesday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Hot dogs, tater tots and carrots
Dinner - Roasted potatoes with sausage and roasted carrots
Snack - Apple slices

Thursday
Breakfast -  Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Mac and cheese and carrots/dip
Dinner - Beef stew gravy over rice
Snack - Cheese crackers

Friday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Chicken strips, string cheese and carrots/dip
Dinner - Tater tot pizza casserole
Snack - Ice cream bars

Saturday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Pizza
Dinner - Crock pot pork chops, rice and veggies
Snack - Pears

Sunday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Dinner - Baked tacos, beans and rice
Snack - Cookies

May 26th - 31st
Monday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Turkey sandwiches and cottage cheese
Dinner - Vegetable beef soup and grilled cheese sandwiches
Snack - String cheese

Tuesday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Chicken strips, cottage cheese and apple slices
Dinner - Meatloaf, potatoes and corn
Snack - Bananas

Wednesday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Ravoli
Dinner - Cheesy beef burgers, fries and carrots/dip
Snack - Carrots/dip

Thursday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Scrambled eggs, toast and fruit
Dinner -  Beef stew and dinner rolls
Snack - Yogurt

Friday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Turkey sandwiches and carrots/dip
Dinner - Crock pot lasagna and garlic bread
Snack - Cake

Saturday
Breakfast - Cereal, oatmeal or yogurt
Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Dinner - Scrambled eggs, pancakes and fruit
Snack - Apple slices

Milk spoils

I just bought my daughter a shirt that says milk spoils, babies don't. This purchase came to be after listening to people telling me over and over again that holding my babies to much will spoil them. I always told people this in response.

I have five children, ranging in age from eight years to two months. I have held all of them a lot, never made them CIO and co slept with all of them. I stand firm in saying, you can not spoil your infant, a baby can not be held to much and the comfort of a mother is what your baby needs.

Your baby is going to be spoiled, they are crying you to manipulate you.
- Actually a baby is crying because they have a need. You may not always understand that need but that does not make it any less of a need. Your baby can not talk to you and tell you why they are upset, crying is their only way to tell you that they need you. Research shows you can not spoil an infant by holding them.
- Think of it this way. Your baby spent the first nine months of life in your womb, always attached to you, hearing your voice and heartbeat. Your baby needing you is normal and healthy. Your baby is comforted by your voice, your smell, your touch and the sound of your heart beating. You are your child's whole world.
- Everything outside of the womb is new to your baby. At times life can be very overwhelming and they are crying to tell you that. They are crying to say, " Hey mom, I am upset and I need your touch. I need to know all is okay and you are what makes me feel this way. "
- Being fed, not in pain, warm and dry are not your babies only need. Babies need touch, they need their moms. You can not hold your baby to much.
- Different articles have shown why crying it out is not good for your baby. Take the time to read the links in the highlighted words.
- I personally have had two very needy babies. I know what it is like to have a baby that wants you all the time. I know how exhausting it is and stressing it can be. I understand not sleeping, missing showers and feeling extremely overwhelmed. I have been there and am still there with my newest child. That said, I still would never let my baby lay there and cry for me. They are only a baby for so long, once that time is gone, you can never get it back.

Cassandra is still not big enough to wear her new shirt but I plan on having her wear it with pride. Remember everyone, milk spoils, babies don't. Go your child, hold them and never let anyone make you feel like you are doing something wrong by holding your infant.

So glad to see spring.

Winter was hard on the Walters family. Between Kairi not being able to go outside due to her allergy and the fact that it was a bitter winter, the kids have been cooped up for far to long. Indoor play areas can only hold their appeal for some many trips, my kids needed to get outside and be wild.

The weather has FINALLY broken! I am so beyond happy to see spring flowers coming up, have the weather stay above freezing at night and actually be able to wear flip flops again.

We have been out enjoying the weather every day. The kid's moods are improving and they are sleeping better at night ( which is a great thing for me ).

Anyway, on to the point of this post.

We are doing a plant science project this spring and summer with the kids. I plan to document it in pictures and post about it here.

At this time we are planning on doing -

A mini garden ( already started tomato seedlings in the house and we will start a couple other plants over the weekend )
A pumpkin patch ( already started, I just threw a pumpkin from last year over in the corner. We have done this before. )
Plus a lot of the things I have pinned on this board - http://www.pinterest.com/wjwalters/plant-science-for-kids-our-spring-lesson-plan/

Be prepared to see a lot of posts and pictures!

April Meal Plan

April 1st -  6th

Tuesday -
Breakfast - Cereal or yogurt
Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Dinner - Crock pot beef roast, potatoes, rutabagas and carrots
Snack - Apple slices

Wednesday -
Breakfast - Cereal or yogurt
Lunch - Hotdogs, cheese cubes and carrots/dip
Dinner - Cheeseburger casserole and veggies
Snack - Snickerdoodles

Thursday -
Breakfast - Cereal or yogurt
Lunch - Pizza
Dinner - Ham, creamed baby red potatoes and green beans
Snack - Grapes and cheese

Friday -
Breakfast - Cereal or yogurt
Lunch - Mac and cheese with carrots/dip
Dinner - Ham and bean soup
Snack - Ice cream bars

Saturday -
Breakfast - Cereal or yogurt
Lunch - Scrambled eggs with ham and cheese, toast and fruit
Dinner - Scalloped potatoes and ham with green beans
Snack - Apple slices

Sunday -
Breakfast - Cereal or yogurt
Lunch - Cheesy beef burgers, french fries and apple sauce
Dinner - Shredded roast beef sandwiches and green beans
Snack -  Grapes and cheese

April 7th - 13th
Monday -
Breakfast - Cereal or yogurt
Lunch - Chicken strips, applesauce and string cheese
Dinner - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and corn
Snack -  Apple slices

Tuesday -
Breakfast - Cereal or yogurt
Lunch - Lunch meat sandwiches and chips
Dinner - Biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs and fruit
Snack - Ice cream bars

Wednesday -
Breakfast - Cereal or yogurt
Lunch - Grilled tuna sandwiches, chips and carrot sticks
Dinner - Cheeseburgers, french fries and carrot sticks
Snack - Apple sauce

Thursday -
Breakfast - Cereal or yogurt
Lunch - Scrambled eggs and fruit
Dinner - Cheesy ground beef casserole
Snack - Chocolate chip cookies

Friday -
Breakfast - Cereal or yogurt
Lunch - Chicken strips, apple sauce and cheese cubes
Dinner - Salisbury steaks, mashed potatoes and veggies
Snack - Orange slices

Saturday -
Breakfast - Cereal or yogurt
Lunch -  Pancakes and fruit
Dinner - Oven baked tacos
Snack - Apple sauce

Sunday
Breakfast - Cereal or yogurt
Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Dinner - Oven baked ziti
Snack - Sugar cookies

April 14th - 20th
Monday -
Breakfast - Cereal or yogurt
Lunch - Lunch meat sandwiches and chips
Dinner - Salsa chicken tacos
Snack - Ice cream bars

Tuesday -
Breakfast - Cereal or yogurt
Lunch - Mac and cheese with carrot/dip
Dinner - Crock pot pork chops, white rice and green beans
Snack - Apple slices

Wednesday -
Breakfast - Cereal or yogurt
Lunch - Scrambled eggs, toast and fruit
Dinner - Crockpot chicken, carrots, potatoes and cereal
Snack - Orange slices

Thursday -
Breakfast - Cereal or yogurt
Lunch - Lunch meat sandwiches, cottage cheese and apple slices
Dinner - Hamburger potatoes
Snack - Grapes and cheese

Friday -
Breakfast - Cereal or yogurt
Lunch - Chicken cordon blue and carrots
Dinner - Alex's birthday dinner
Snack - Birthday cake

Saturday -
Breakfast - Cereal or yogurt
Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Dinner - Onion soup mix burgers, french fries and veggies
Snack - Cottage cheese

Sunday
Breakfast - Easter brunch at church
Lunch - Easter lunch
Dinner - Easter dinner
Snack - Empty tomb rolls

April 21st - 27th
Monday -
Breakfast - Cereal or yogurt
Lunch - Ravoli
Dinner - Italian crockpot chicken
Snack - Apple slices

Tuesday -
Breakfast - Cereal or yogurt
Lunch - Grilled tuna sandwiches, chips and carrots/dip
Dinner - Apple stuffed pork chops and mashed potatoes
Snack - Orange slices

Wednesday -
Breakfast - Cereal or yogurt
Lunch - Scrambled eggs, fruit and cheese
Dinner - Crock pot turkey, mashed potatoes and corn
Snack - Ice cream bars

Thursday -
Breakfast - Cereal or yogurt
Lunch - Chicken strips, carrots/dip and cheese cubes
Dinner - Turkey and noodles and green beans
Snack - Apple sauce

Friday -
Breakfast - Cereal or yogurt
Lunch - Cheese quesadillas and carrots/dip
Dinner - BBQ chicken sandwiches, creamed corn and greenbeans
Snack - Snickerdoodles

Saturday -
Breakfast - Cereal or yogurt
Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Dinner - Beef quesadillas, refried beans and rice
Snack - Cottage cheese

Sunday
Breakfast - Cereal or yogurt
Lunch - Pizza
Dinner - Meatloaf. mashed potatoes and corn
Snack - Chocolate chip cookies

April 28th - 30th

Monday -
Breakfast - Cereal or yogurt
Lunch - Chicken strips, cottage cheese and carrots/dip
Dinner - Crock pot lasagna and garlic bread
Snack - Apple slices

Tuesday -
Breakfast - Cereal or yogurt
Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Dinner - Stroganoff and green beans
Snack - Orange slices

Wednesday -
Breakfast - Cereal or yogurt
Lunch - Lunch meat sandwiches, chips and carrots/dip
Dinner - Salsa chicken tacos
Snack - Apple sauce

March Meal Plan

I decided to skip the meal planning in Feb since that was when Cassandra was born. I am ready to get back at it now!

March 1st - 2nd

Saturday

Breakfast - Cereal or Oatmeal

Lunch - Sandwiches and soup

Dinner - Pizza

Snack - Gone

Sunday

Breakfast - Cereal or Oatmeal

Lunch - Chicken nuggets, applesauce and string cheese

Dinner - Spaghetti and meatballs

Snack - Cinnamon cookies

March 3rd - 9th

Monday

Breakfast - Cereal or Oatmeal

Lunch - Scrambled eggs, toast and fruit
Dinner - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and corn

Snack - Ice cream

Tuesday

Breakfast - Cereal or Oatmeal

Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup

Dinner - Beef roast, potatoes and carrots

Snack - Jello

Wednesday

Breakfast - Cereal or Oatmeal

Lunch - Pizza rolls and carrots with ranch

Dinner - Ham, potatoes and corn

Snack - Apple sauce

Thursday

Breakfast - Cereal or Oatmeal

Lunch - Mac and cheese and grapes

Dinner - Cheesy au gratin potatoes and green beans

Snack - Grapes

Friday

Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal

Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup

Dinner - Ham and bean soup

Snack - Pudding

Saturday

Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal

Lunch - Cheesy ham scrambled eggs, toast and fruit

Dinner - Salsa chicken tacos, refried beans and rice

Snack - Birthday cake

Sunday

Breakfast - Cereal or Oatmeal

Lunch - Chicken and cheese quesadillas, carrots and ranch

Dinner - Beef stew and rolls

Snack - Orange slices

March 10th - 16th

Monday

Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal

Lunch - Sloppy joes and carrots with ranch

Dinner - Salisbury steaks, mashed potatoes and corn

Snack - Apple slices and peanut butter

Tuesday

Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal

Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup

Dinner - Chicken breasts, potatoes and green beans

Snack - Pineapple

Wednesday
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal

Lunch - PBJ sandwiches and fruit

Dinner - Ham, potatoes and veggies

Snack - Jello

Thursday

Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal

Lunch - Scrambled eggs, toast and fruit

Dinner - Scalloped potatoes and ham with veggies

Snack - Cupcakes

Friday

Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal

Lunch - Chicken nuggets, string cheese and grapes

Dinner - Ham and bean soup

Snack - Snickerdoodles

Saturday

Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal

Lunch - Scrambled eggs with ham and cheese, fruit and toast

Dinner - Meat loaf, potatoes and corn

Snack - Orange slices

Sunday

Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal

Lunch - Pizza

Dinner - Gone

Snack - Gone

March 17th - 23rd

Monday

Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal

Lunch - Chicken nuggets, string cheese and grapes

Dinner - Whole chicken, celery, carrots, potatoes and gravy

Snack - Apple slices and peanut butter

Tuesday

Breakfast -  Cereal or oatmeal

Lunch - Grilled tuna and cheese sandwiches, carrots and ranch

Dinner - Chicken and noodles and green beans

Snack - Chocolate chip cookies

Wednesday

Breakfast -  Cereal or oatmeal

Lunch - Mac and cheese with veggies/dip

Dinner - Biscuits and gravy, eggs and fruit

Snack - Orange slices

Thursday

Breakfast -  Cereal or oatmeal

Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup

Dinner - Hamburgers, french fries and veggies/dip

Snack - Ice cream

Friday

Breakfast -  Cereal or oatmeal

Lunch - Cheese quesadillas, carrots and dip

Dinner - Roast beef sandwiches, carrots and potatoes 

Snack - Snickerdoodles

Saturday

Breakfast -  Cereal or oatmeal

Lunch - Pizza

Dinner - Beef and noodles with corn

Snack - Apple slices and peanut butter

Sunday

Breakfast -  Cereal or oatmeal

Lunch - Scrambled eggs, toast and fruit

Dinner - Taco chicken bowls

Snack - Graham crackers and nutella

March 24th - 30th

Monday

Breakfast -  Cereal or oatmeal

Lunch - Chicken nuggets, string cheese and grapes

Dinner - Crock pot chicken over noodles and green beans

Snack - Applesauce

Tuesday

Breakfast -  Cereal or oatmeal

Lunch - Scrambled eggs, toast and fruit

Dinner - Chicken Stew

Snack - Ice cream

Wednesday

Breakfast -  Cereal or oatmeal

Lunch - Sloppy joes and carrots/dip

Dinner - Hamburger gravy over potatoes and corn

Snack - Applesauce

Thursday

Breakfast -  Cereal or oatmeal

Lunch - Mac and cheese with veggies/dip

Dinner - Cheesy beef burgers, french fries and carrot sticks

Snack - Grapes

Friday

Breakfast -  Cereal or oatmeal

Lunch - Chicken nuggets, string cheese and applesauce

Dinner - French toast and fruit

Snack - Snickerdoodles

Saturday

Breakfast -  Cereal or oatmeal

Lunch - Ravoli

Dinner - Chicken and cheese quesadillas, rice and beans

Snack - Orange slices

Sunday

Breakfast -  Cereal or oatmeal

Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup

Dinner - Salsa chicken tacos, refried beans and rice

Snack - Ice cream

March 31st

Monday

Breakfast -  Cereal or oatmeal

Lunch - Chicken nuggets, string cheese and carrots/ranch

Dinner - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and corn

Snack - Applesauce

Cassandra Lynn's birth story

This story is more of a pregnancy and birth story then just a birth story. I do not feel like I can just post a birth story without talking about the pregnancy as well.

Cassandra was a surprise baby. Chris and I had talked about having another one but we wanted to wait a few more years and talk things over more. Well, you know what they say about telling God your plans?
I was happy to be having another baby but after all the complications I had with Amelia, I was also scared. We did not know if I would get cholestasis again, if I would have to deliver early or have all the complications that I had after Amelia's birth. I tried to set those fears aside and just concentrate on my newest pregnancy.


The beginning of the pregnancy went pretty well, I had some morning sickness and other normal pregnancy related symptoms. Soon we were at twenty weeks and found out we were having our fourth girl. My son was a little disappointed about not getting a brother but he got over it pretty quickly.

Time continued on and it was shortly before 30 weeks that I started noticing the itching. Itching is the first sign of cholestasis. I called my doctor right away and the got a blood test done. It came back normal but I knew we would have to repeat the test soon. You can itch for a long time before your blood tests will reflect the condition. A couple weeks later the itching was still there, not real intense but still there. They did a redraw and things were slightly elevated, not enough to confirm cholestasis. A couple more weeks went by and I knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that I had cholestasis again. I was scratching myself raw, I made myself bleed, my urine was the color of soda and overall I felt unwell. They did another test and it confirmed cholestasis. My blood levels went from slightly elevated to severe in this time. I was only 33 weeks pregnant at this time, my doctor put me on medicine called Urso ( to bring my bile acid level down and help with the itching ), ordered weekly biophysical profiles, two stress tests a week and weekly doctor visits. She also set up an induction date for 37 weeks, if something went wrong before hand, they would have to take her earlier. Cholestatsis can be very dangerous to a baby, the rate of still birth increases after 37 weeks.  I felt like I was practical living at the hospital.

Time seemed to drag on, I was so miserable from itching and not sleeping. Slowly, the medicine started to work but nothing completely took the itch away. I wish I could think of a way to describe it to you but honestly, nothing can. It is the worst itching I have ever had in my life. You want to scratch, even when you are making yourself bleed, you still want to scratch. Your skin feels like it is on fire. I would sit down and just cry. I felt so terrible, I was not able to keep on house work, I was not being the mom I wanted to be to my other kids and I was just desperate for relief.

The weeks went on, they kept testing my blood. There was a week that my doctor was concerned they would be sending me for immediate delivery, my liver function came back very bad, she told me she stayed up for hours waiting for lab to call her, telling her the level was critical. Thankfully, between prayer and medicine, it got better. All the tests on Cassandra kept coming back great. We really were just counting down the time until they could induce her at 37 weeks. I prayer every single day that things would continue to go well. I can not tell you how scared I was that something bad was going to happen to my baby.

The day finally arrived for her to come. I went in on Thursday night ( Feb 6th ) for cervical ripening. At the time I had a cervix that was unfavorable for induction. I was only dilated to a one and 30% effaced, cervix was still very high. They started me on cervidle that night around 7pm. I contracted every two minutes most of the night. I was hopefully something had happened over night but was very disappointed come morning. After twelve hours, I was only a two and 40% effaced. They went ahead and started pitocin at around eight oclock that morning. They upped my dosage several times before checking me again, by 11:30 I was 50% effaced and still a two. I kept walking the halls, upping the pit, walking the halls and trying to stay positive. It was very draining. Three oclock rolled around and I was a three and 50% effaced. They wanted to break my water but I told them I was not doing that unless I got a epidural. I wanted an all natural birth but I could not keep doing this all night. I was beyond exhausted, had been contracting without change and just needed a break. They let me get up for awhile, take a soak in the bath and then I got my epidural. She broke my water at around 6pm. I was still a three and 50% effaced. Two hours later she came in and checked again, I was a five and 50% effaced. She told me that we would keep doing this for a little while longer and then we would need to discuss other options. I knew this meant she was thinking I was going to need a csection and I started praying hard that my little girl would come on her own. About twenty minutes later I started feeling pressure during contractions, at first I just ignored it. They had just checked and I was not thinking I could be anywhere close to ready. The nurse came in about twenty minutes after that and I told her I felt some pressure. She told me that she would go ahead and check me just to be safe. I don't think she was thinking I was close either, we were both wrong. She went to check and was rather surprised to say it was time to have this baby. Her head was right there and I was ready to push. They got the doctor, quickly got everything ready and then it was time to push. Cassandra Lynn Walters was born at 9:05, she was 6lbs 10oz and 19 inches long. I had no issues after her birth beyond the normal soreness and cramps.

Cassandra is our last baby, I would love to have more but I know the risks are high. Cholestasis is nothing to mess around with and I can not risk something terrible happening. She is a perfect way to finalize our family. The journey was rough but it was worth it in the end. She is amazing, beautiful and so loved.

January meal plan

Jan 1st - 4th
Wednesday
Breakfast - Cereal or Oatmeal
Lunch - gone
Dinner - gone
Snacks - gone

Thursday
Breakfast - Cereal or Oatmeal
Lunch - Pizza rolls and carrots/ranch
Dinner - Chili and cornbread
Snacks - Applesauce and granola bars

Friday -
Breakfast - Cereal or Oatmeal
Lunch - Leftovers
Dinner - Gone
Snack  - Gone

Saturday - Gone

Jan 5th - 11th
Sunday
Breakfast - Gone
Lunch - Gone
Dinner - Pizza
Snacks - Gone

Monday
Breakfast - Cereal or Oatmeal
Lunch - Pancakes and banana slices
Dinner - Spaghetti
Snacks - Applesauce and animal crackers

Tuesday
Breakfast - Cereal or Oatmeal
Lunch - PBJ sandwiches and fruit
Dinner - Spaghetti
Snacks - Granola bars and pineapple

Wednesday
Breakfast - Cereal or Oatmeal
Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Dinner - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and corn
Snacks - Bananas and graham crackers

Thursday
 Breakfast - Cereal or Oatmeal
Lunch - Scrambled eggs and fruit
Dinner - Take out
Snacks - Carrots/ranch and yogurt

Friday
Breakfast - Cereal or Oatmeal
Lunch - Lunch meat sandwiches, cottage cheese and orange slices
Dinner - Chipped beef on toast with green beans
Snacks - Apples and peanut butter and graham crackers

Saturday
Breakfast -Cereal or Oatmeal
Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Dinner - Pork roast with grilled apples, wild rice and veggies
Snacks - Yogurt and orange slices

Jan 12th - 18th
Sunday
Breakfast - Cereal or oatmeal
Lunch - Pizza
Dinner - Salsa Chicken Tacos and refried beans
Snacks - Granola bars and yogurt

Monday
Breakfast - Cereal or Oatmeal
Lunch - Mac and cheese with tuna and veggies/dip
Dinner- Roast, potatoes and carrots
Snack - Ice cream and orange slices

Tuesday
Breakfast - Cereal or Oatmeal
Lunch - Scrambled eggs, toast and fruit
Dinner- Beef and noodles with corn
Snack - Apples with peanut butter and graham crackers

Wednesday
Breakfast - Cereal or Oatmeal
Lunch - Sloppy Joes and carrots/dip
Dinner- Spaghetti and garlic bread
Snack - Apple slices and graham crackers

Thursday
Breakfast - Cereal or Oatmeal
Lunch - Sandwiches, cottage cheese and carrots/dip
Dinner- Chicken Alfredo and broccoli
Snack - Applesauce and graham crackers

Friday
Breakfast - Cereal or Oatmeal
Lunch - Chicken nuggets, string cheese and carrots/dip
Dinner- Ham, potatoes and corn
Snack - Yogurt and apples slices

Saturday
Breakfast - Cereal or Oatmeal
Lunch - Scrambled eggs, toast and fruit
Dinner- Cheesy potatoes and ham with veggies
Snack - Brownies and orange slices

Jan 19th - 25th
Sunday
Breakfast - Cereal or Oatmeal
Lunch - Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Dinner - Ham and bean soup with rolls
Snack - Apple slices and graham crackers

Monday
Breakfast - Cereal or Oatmeal
Lunch - Grilled tuna melts, cottage cheese and carrots/dip
Dinner - Whole chicken, potatoes and carrots in the crock pot
Snack - Granola bars and bananas

Tuesday
Breakfast - Cereal or Oatmeal
Lunch - Mac and cheese with tuna and veggies/dip
Dinner -  Chicken noodle soup
Snack - Animal crackers and apple slices

Wednesday
Breakfast - Cereal or Oatmeal
Lunch - Ravoli
Dinner - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and corn
Snack - Yogurt and cookies

Thursday
Breakfast - Cereal or Oatmeal
Lunch - Chicken nuggets, string cheese and carrots/dip
Dinner - Slow cooker chicken over spaghetti  and garlic bread
Snack - Yogurt and oranges

Friday
Breakfast - Cereal or Oatmeal
Lunch - PBJ and fruit
Dinner - Chicken tacos and refried beans
Snack - Yogurt and apple slices

Saturday
Breakfast - Cereal or Oatmeal
Lunch - Pizza
Dinner - Cheesy beef burgers, french fries and veggies/dip
Snack - Cottage cheese and cookies

Jan 26th - 31st
Sunday
Breakfast - Cereal or Oatmeal
Lunch - Scrambled eggs, toast and fruit
Dinner - Chicken breasts, home made mac and cheese and veggies
Snack - Brownies and apple slices

Monday
Breakfast - Cereal or Oatmeal
Lunch - Grilled cheese and veggies/dip
Dinner - Crock pot lasagna and garlic bread
Snack - Cottage cheese and string cheese

Tuesday
Breakfast - Cereal or Oatmeal
Lunch - Chicken nuggets, string cheese and carrots/dip
Dinner - Beef stew and dinner rolls
Snack - Apple slices with peanut butter and ice cream

Wednesday
Breakfast - Cereal or Oatmeal
Lunch - Pizza
Dinner - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and corn
Snack - String cheese and oranges

Thursday
Breakfast - Cereal or Oatmeal
Lunch - Lunch meat sandwiches and carrots/dip
Dinner - Tacos
Snack - Graham crackers and apple slices

Friday
Breakfast - Cereal or Oatmeal
Lunch - Scrambled eggs, fruit and toast
Dinner - Goulash and garlic bread
Snack - Cookies and oranges